Nebe here arthritist in both feet

[minniemates]

I am flat footed, have painfull feet and poblems walking, xrays show moderate arthritis in toes and feet. I was sent by my GP to see a podiatrist who told me nothing can be done that I have to live with it. Can anyone give me a bit of advice on where to go with this.

[arthritis_action Partner]

Hi minniemates Welcome to the Arthritis Action community on Health Unlocked. I am sorry to hear that you have painful feet and problems walking. Feel free to check out our exercises and fact sheets on our resource centre: arthritisaction.org.uk/livi... I hope these tips can provide you some relief. Please keep us posted. Best, Katie, Arthritis Action Communications Intern

[minniemates in reply to arthritis_action]

Hi thanks for advice will look at the sheets you have suggested

[Finnhux]

Hi I overcome this by not wearing flat shoes and always wear support for arches in shoes also bathe feet in warm water and magnesium salts.

[minniemates in reply to Finnhux]

Thank you for advice i will look at getting arches and have already started magnesium salts.

[Finnhux in reply to minniemates]

Good luck hope it works for you.

[minniemates in reply to Finnhux]

Thank You will let you know how I get on

[CloudTreeDrive13]

Have you not got a referral from your consultant for some hospital shoes ? They measure and incorporate arch supports within the shoes or boots. I work part time as a carer so on my feet constantly but my shoes are so comfy.makes my life that little bit easier. Have a good day xxxx

[minniemates in reply to CloudTreeDrive13]

Thanks for advice I havent had a referral was told by podiatrist from the NHS that nothing could be done i am going back to GP to see if i can get a referral to a consultant.

[Rosepetal60 in reply to minniemates]

Maybe worth asking for a second opinion from another podiatrist I a different area

[Crazymama146]

Hi, I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I found acupuncture helps the arthritis that I have in my feet. I got 4 sessions in the nhs and am now paying privately (£38) a session twice a month to maintain pain relief. I had foot supports, but didn't find they helped me. Good luck

[minniemates in reply to Crazymama146]

Thanks for sharing will look into this have had acupuncture before for cervical spondylosis but it didn't help still may work on feet.

[Rosepetal60 in reply to minniemates]

All depends on the Acupuncturist, their length of training and experience . I'm a great fan of Acupuncture but have seen in the past, 4 Acupuncturists that couldn't help before finding the right one.

[Kneesandtoes]

Do you find trainers more comfortable? If you do, inlays may help. I use Superfeet. Expensive but long lasting. Exercise is always good.

[minniemates in reply to Kneesandtoes]

Thanks for advice I et pain on top of my feet so find trainers restrictive but I will look into the inlays you suggested it has to be worth paying out for comfort and being able to walk.

[Emmeline3]

I think you can be helped with some orthoptic inner soles for your shoes. See if you can find a more helpful Podiatrist. Also I recommend having some reflexology. Invest in comfortable footwear. I know how it feels as I have suffered with painful feet over the past 3 years. Thankfully feet are good currently (but knees now affected !).

Physiotherapy is good.

[minnie3031 in reply to Emmeline3]

Hi thanks for advice I have bought a REVITIVE for my feet and this has worked I use this each night and it has helped a lot, its like reflexology as it massages and vibrates. I have purchased comfortable footwear but still can only walk a short distance, something i will have to live with. Thanks for your help.

[Elo1]

Hi there sorry to hear about your pain I used to suffer when I first got up in the morning but have found that reflexology has helped also stretching your feet and toes down after time it does get easier the pain never disappears but it’s nowhere near as painful now hope this helps I was at my wits end but this has helped me no end good luck

[minnie3031 in reply to Elo1]

Hi thanks for advice I have bought a REVITIVE for my feet and this has worked I use this each night and it has helped a lot, its like reflexology a it massages and vibrates, like you pain never really goes away but now bearable thanks again,